Historical Maps of Polk County, Iowa

1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print

   

   1905 Des Moines

   1954 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

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2. 1907 Map of Des Moines

   

   1907 Des Moines

   1907 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

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3. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print

   

   1907 Des Moines

   1919 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

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4. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print

   

   1907 Des Moines

   1924 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

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5. 1908 Map of Waukee

   

   1908 Waukee

   1908 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Waukee, Madison County, and others.

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6. 1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print

   

   1908 Waukee

   1949 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Waukee, Madison County, and others.

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7. 1910 Map of Milo

   

   1910 Milo

   1910 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Milo, Marion County, and others.

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8. 1910 Map of Milo, 1949 Print

   

   1910 Milo

   1949 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Milo, Marion County, and others.

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9. 1911 Map of Madrid, 1958 Print

   

   1911 Madrid

   1958 Print · USGS

   Covers portions of Polk County, including Madrid, Dallas County, and others.

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10. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print

    

    1911 Slater

    1960 Print · USGS

    Covers portions of Polk County, including Slater, Boone County, and others.

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Frequently asked questions

• Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Polk County?

  Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.
• Why are historical maps of Polk County important for research and professional purposes?

  Historical maps of Polk County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.
• What types of historical maps are available for Polk County?

  Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Polk County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.
• What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

  We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.
• How can I find a specific historical map of Polk County?

  Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 67 maps available specifically for Polk County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.
• How can I contribute a historical map of Polk County that's not in your collection?

  We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.
• What is the oldest map of Polk County in your collection?

  The oldest map of Polk County in our collection is from 1905.
• How can I download a map of Polk County?

  Every map in our collection can be downloaded for a small fee as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use. Simply click the "Download" button on any map page.